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non-compete

American

[nahn-kuhm-peet] / ˌnɑn kəmˈpit /

noun

Business. an agreement, contractual clause, or provision that binds one party to refrain from working for or with a competitor of the other.

adjective

Business. relating to or constituting an agreement, contractual clause or provision that binds one party to refrain from working for or with a competitor of the other.

Other Word Forms

non-competing noun
non-competition noun

Example Sentences

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Under a non-compete clause, she was prohibited from creating new fragrance or skincare lines until 2011.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Lo had signed non-disclosure and non-compete agreements with TSMC, it said, and had told the firm's lawyer in his exit interview that he planned to join an "academic institution".

From Barron's • Nov. 27, 2025

With an onerous non-compete benching him for two years, finding another job in his field is out of the question.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2025

The Federal Trade Commission banned non-compete clauses, which block workers from moving to better jobs.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 13, 2024

Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spiers discuss restaurant reservation resellers, the FTC’s new non-compete clause ban, and Biden’s rules for airline fees that make getting refunds easier than ever.

From Slate • Apr. 27, 2024

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